US 83 over Buck Creek
GoodCottle County, Texas · 7.50 MI S. of US 70 · Structure no. 250510003204045
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,620
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Buck Creek in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Buck Creek carry?
About 7,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.